Rose Namajunas moves to flyweight and faces promise in a fight that could bring her closer to the belt

R. Namajunas is a former UFC strawweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Foto: Reprodução / Instagram

Former strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg.) in Ultimate, Rose namajunas has its next challenge defined. According to 'MMA Junkie', the North American will move to flyweight (up to 56,5kg.) and will measure forces against the promising Manon Fiorot, top 2 in the division. The confrontation takes place in UFC Paris, on September 2th.

Twice champion in the under-52,1kg division, Namajunas will have a long decisive clash in her debut as a representative of the category. In case of victory, the fighter will assume a prominent position in the group and will be able to qualify as a challenger.

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Undefeated in five challenges in the UFC, Fiorot accepted the task of measuring strength with an icon of the company. In front of her fans, the Frenchwoman could be one step away from challenging the champion.

At 30 years old, Rose has not performed for more than a season, when he lost the title against Carla esparza. Manon, 33, fought in October 2022, in a challenge in which she beat Katlyn chookagian.